Forks Over Knives

2011 PG 1h 36m DVD

Forks Over Knives

2011 PG 1h 36m DVD
  • Overview
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Focusing on research by two food scientists, this documentary reveals that despite broad advances in medical technology, the popularity of animal-based and modern processed foods have led to epidemic rates of obesity, diabetes and other diseases.
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 13+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 13+
age 13+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Forks over Knives is a 2011 documentary about a pair of doctors' research into the direct relationship between diet and health and how adopting what is, in essence, a vegan diet (although the word "vegan" is never used) produces profoundly positive benefits for the health of both individuals and the planet as a whole. For the more squeamish of any age, there are many close-up scenes of heart surgery, in which a chest is shown opened up and cholesterol is being removed from an artery. There also is a scene in which an older man discusses how he gets more erections since adopting the "whole foods, plant-based" diet. On the whole, this documentary manages to convey a great deal of complicated information in a simple way, shows the benefits of the diet being espoused without being negative, and manages to refute counterarguments and popularly held beliefs about food without being preachy or self-righteous.

Sexual Content

An older man who has spent decades on the "whole foods, plant-based" diet discusses how the diet increases the level of sexual arousal and erections. An animated sequence shows a shark swimming around looking for a sexual partner as the narrator discusses how animals are primarily interested in food and sex.

Violence

Many close-up scenes of heart surgery, in which a chest is shown opened up and cholesterol is being removed from an artery.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Through research, discussion, and testimonials, this film shows the positive effects a "whole foods, plant-based" diet can have on individuals and the planet.

Consumerism

A cottage industry has developed around those involved in this movie. Dr. Esselystn's son, Rip, has written books on switching to the "whole foods, plant-based" diet, including the best seller The Engine 2 Diet. They have since partnered with the grocery store Whole Foods, which sells a variety of Engine 2 food products.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Some brief, stock footage of people smoking cigarettes.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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